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Join Alex Svenson as he travels to Nicaragua. (Filmed in December 2021)

A full bodied powerhouse hailing from Nicaragua. Here, we have a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper dressing a premium blend of hand-rolled Dominican and Nicaraguan long fillers and a Nicaraguan binder. You'll be met with smooth notes of spice, earth, and leather.

Montecristo White Vintage Connecticut: A rare blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian long leaves masked by a 2008 Connecticut shade grown wrapper. Smooth and silky with a medium-bodied core that offers just a touch of sweetness on the finish.

90-Rated. Dark and oliy Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. With a Nicaraguan binder, and all Nicaraguan long-fillers. Notes of pepper, earth, and cedar. Medium to full bodied.

Latin for "Let there be light." Hailing from Nicaragua with a premium blend of Nicaraguan fillers, a Nicaraguan binder, and an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. You can expect notes of earth, dark chocolate, and spice in this medium bodied beauty.

Punch Clasico: Punch is one of the cigar industry's grand dames. A cigar that built its reputation on quality and has sustained it with consistency. Inner monologue: "yes, consistently mediocre." Back in the day, Punch was a true pioneer in full-bodied blends - full-bodied before full-bodied was all the rage. Today it may be a bit like the septuagenarian former beauty queen who spends her days downing Long Island Ice Teas and smoking Kools, who once in a while trots herself out on the town with a fresh coat of makeup. That's Punch. New circus, same clown! I'm kidding, we all appreciate Punch. Made in Honduras and blended with Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Honduran long leaves, tfamed Punch brand came to light in 1840 and has been a solid go-to for discerning aficionados ever since. The brand focuses on flavor and complexity, bringing forth bold, savory nuances with spicy undertones that balance perfectly into a smooth, creamy finish. Always dependable...day in, day out! Double Double New Image Brewing:

Honduran-crafted comes with thick Habano wrappers & hearty Honduran long-fillers. Notes of sweetness and chocolate and just enough spice to keep your palate honest throughout the ride. Med-full.

Hailing from Nicaragua with a premium blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers with a Nicaraguan binder with an Ecuadoran Connecticut wrapper. You can expect notes of caramel and spice. Mild-Medium

Fiat Lux by Luciano & Flor de Cana 7 Year Rum cigar pairing with Alex and Jeff! Fiat Lux: Latin for "Let there be light." Hailing from Nicaragua with a premium blend of Nicaraguan fillers, a Nicaraguan binder, and an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. You can expect notes of earth, dark chocolate, and spice in this medium bodied beauty. Flor de Cana 7 Year Rum: A sugar-free 7-year old super premium rum that is sustainably produced (Carbon Neutral & Fair Trade certified). From a 5th generation family estate, it is naturally aged without artificial ingredients, distilled 100% with renewable energy and KOSHER certified. A full-bodied rum with a long and smooth finish that lingers in the palate.

Another stunner from Perdomo. Golden Connecticut Shade wrappers around all-Nicaraguan long-leaves these gems generate earthy-sweet, nutty flavors. Thick smoke. Smooth, creamy. Long finish. Mild-Medium.

Blacklight Syndicate | Drekker Brewing Company: A hazy and juicy double brewed with oats and spelt for body then hopped with loads of Citra, Mosaic, and Azacca.

...with special guest, Alex Svenson! New from CAO! Arcana Firewalker features a Habano Rosado wrapper from Ecuador and very special Nicaraguan long-filler. This tobacco is aged using an old technique called chincagre, wherein the leaves are buried deep in volcanic soil and allowed to ferment naturally. This results in a sweet and aromatic quality giving the cigars an earthy, unique flavor. Medium to full-bodied, you gotta try this one!

A blast from the past! Originally released in 2001, Illusione has brought OneOff back and it's better than ever. Made by Aganorsa, this 92-rated cigar is a Nicaraguan Puro with rich notes of leather, red pepper, and a hint of honey on the finish. Med-Full

Acid Plush: Hailing from Nicaragua with Nicaraguan fillers and binder all wrapped up in a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. A super creamy and botanically infused cigar all presents itself in a Medium-bodied profile.

Mayimbe by AJ Fernandez: Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Select Binder: AJ Fernandez Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Jamastran, and “AJ Fernandez “Privativo” Cast Astray Simcoe IPA - Garvies Point Craft Brewery: ABV 8.3% A hazy and fluffy New England Style Double IPA single hopped with Simcoe! This beer is a serious hop bomb, packed with plenty of flavor and aroma from the mountains of Simcoe added in the whirlpool, hop back, and dry hop.

Evaluating Cigars with Alex Svenson

RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI: With a dark, juicy Brazilian Arapiraca leaf wrapped around top-notch Nicaraguan long-fillers, these beauties look bold and quite menacing. However, each Intemperance BA XXI is more on the medium side of the strength spectrum. Surprisingly creamy, wonderfully complex. Expect notes of toasted earth, some spice, and a rich, leathery finish. Radiant Haze | Toppling Goliath Brewing Co: Mellow out as you bask in the radiant haze of Amarillo, Citra, Mosaic and Sabro hops. Open your third eye and follow this hazy IPA on a tropical trip with notes of orange and mango.

Coming out of Honduras this box-pressed beauty has a dark Honduran wrapper, Indonesian binder and a complex recipe of long fillers from Mexico, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. Rich nuances of roasted nuts, coffee, and spice. Medium-bodied.

Hungry for a new uber-flavorful cigar? Then you should be excited about this collaboration between celebrity chef Guy Fieri, Espinosa Cigars, and AJ Fernandez. Dressed with a dark Habano wrapper and using choice Nicaraguan long-filler, expect copious notes of creamy coffee, cedar, and nuts. Medium-Full.

Torano Exodus 1959 50 Years: 93-rated. A gorgeous Brazilian wrapper over a Honduran binder with high priming Nicaraguan long-fillers. Extremely rich and well-balanced. Slightly nutty with a mild, underlying sweetness. Medium to full in body. Castle In The Sky | Vault Brewing: This Double New England IPA exhibits notes of overripe papaya, melon, and cantaloupe and finishes with a gentle, mellow bitterness.

Using tobaccos from remote regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Brazilian Bragança along with 5 other countries, this blend produces a unique flavor that's raw yet smooth with a touch of sweetness. An Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper adds just enough spice.

Rocky Patel Edge remains one of the strongest cigars in Rocky's portfolio. If you're looking for intense strength with a premium, creamy finish, look no further. These cigars are packed to the brim with well-aged ligero long leaves, delivering a powerful array of complexity in the form of an earthy core. Add a Corojo wrapper to the mix and the blend exudes tons of spice and pepper with a dry, aromatic finish. If you're more into rich flavors, then the maduro wrapper should treat you well as it offers a bold body with a creamy finish and a touch of sweetness on the exhale. Incredibly smooth due to its well-aged tobaccos, Rocky Patel Edge is strong and vivid, yet nicely rounded.

An absolutely top of the line smoke. This beauty was named the #1 Cigar of the Year for 2018 and has a 96-rating to go along with it. Originating from the Dominican Republic featuring an all Nicaraguan blend. Nicaraguan binder and wrapper, but the best part...aged and fermented Nicaraguan long-fillers that were married in tercios for two years. This is as good as it gets. Perfectly balanced throughout with notes of tobacco, cedar, baking spices, and sweetness to top it all off. Medium to full in body.

Bunching Techniques with Alex Svenson at Garmendia Cigar